Eels stars set to walk
By Steve Mascord
May 19, 2006
GLENN Morrison, Parramatta's stand-in captain tonight, is about to kick-off an exodus from the club by signing with Bradford.
In further proof the Eels purge is far from over, despite the departure of coach Brian Smith on Monday, chief executive Denis Fitzgerald last night admitted there would be significant player changes to coincide with the arrival of Michael Hagan in 2007.
Up to a dozen players with first-grade experience could be about to follow Smith out the door.
While Morrison's agent was keen to play down the situation on the eve of tonight's clash with Penrith at CUA Stadium, Yorkshire sources told The Daily Telegraph that the world champion Bulls would announce his signature within days.
"I spoke to Morrison this afternoon and we're considering our options," manager Wayne Beavis said.
"He's got other things on his plate this week. He's got a game tomorrow night, there's been some turmoil out there and he's been made captain.
"He's got a contract to stay (at Parramatta) if he wants to, but we've always had an agreement that if he wanted to go beforehand, given his age and all that, he could go."
Morrison, 30 in two weeks, previously admitted only to an informal approach from Hull.
On Morrison's possible departure, Fitzgerald said: "We're willing to have a look at that situation."
Fullback Wade McKinnon has asked for permission to negotiate with rival NRL teams, his agent saying four clubs have indicated their interest.
And Dean Widders, John Morris, Brett Delaney, Aaron Cannings, Luke Burt and Paul Stringer are among other players who face an uncertain future in western Sydney.
Fitzgerald said: "We consult Michael (Hagan) in terms of whether he would like to keep them or not."
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By Steve Mascord
May 19, 2006
GLENN Morrison, Parramatta's stand-in captain tonight, is about to kick-off an exodus from the club by signing with Bradford.
In further proof the Eels purge is far from over, despite the departure of coach Brian Smith on Monday, chief executive Denis Fitzgerald last night admitted there would be significant player changes to coincide with the arrival of Michael Hagan in 2007.
Up to a dozen players with first-grade experience could be about to follow Smith out the door.
While Morrison's agent was keen to play down the situation on the eve of tonight's clash with Penrith at CUA Stadium, Yorkshire sources told The Daily Telegraph that the world champion Bulls would announce his signature within days.
"I spoke to Morrison this afternoon and we're considering our options," manager Wayne Beavis said.
"He's got other things on his plate this week. He's got a game tomorrow night, there's been some turmoil out there and he's been made captain.
"He's got a contract to stay (at Parramatta) if he wants to, but we've always had an agreement that if he wanted to go beforehand, given his age and all that, he could go."
Morrison, 30 in two weeks, previously admitted only to an informal approach from Hull.
On Morrison's possible departure, Fitzgerald said: "We're willing to have a look at that situation."
Fullback Wade McKinnon has asked for permission to negotiate with rival NRL teams, his agent saying four clubs have indicated their interest.
And Dean Widders, John Morris, Brett Delaney, Aaron Cannings, Luke Burt and Paul Stringer are among other players who face an uncertain future in western Sydney.
Fitzgerald said: "We consult Michael (Hagan) in terms of whether he would like to keep them or not."
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